Line Cook - Cineplex, Dartmouth

The opportunity

Cineplex Entertainment is recruiting for an Hourly Line Cook to join Playdium Dartmouth. Playdium is a revolutionary 30,000-square-foot entertainment concept combining games and food for teens, kids, and families. Featuring state-of-the-art virtual reality, video and redemption gaming, recreational activities, and fresh food options ranging from a sit-down family restaurant to fast casual dining, Playdium offers an unbeatable amusement and gaming experience. This role is based at 21 Cabela Road in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, reporting directly to the Head Chef.

What you'll do

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner within a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.

• Daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry and/or stations or other areas of the kitchen
• Ensure consistently clean and sanitized dishes, equipment, and smallwares
• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines
• Must follow clean as you go requirements
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by Playdium
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef, or Sous Chef
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning of surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures
• Work at efficient and consistent pace
• Ensure timely preparation of all meals
• Ensure that the correct quantities are prepared to meet daily needs
• Utilize kitchen equipment during food preparation
• Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows
• Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing
• Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention
• Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety
• Serve food in the proper portion size and at the proper temperature
• Report any infraction in the food services department policies and procedures
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time
• Perform other related duties as required
• Open and close the station as per the requirements
• Lead by example, with an eagerness learn
• Responsible to execute daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule

Qualifications

Candidates must meet specific operational and physical demands to thrive in this dynamic workplace setting.

• Must possess good knife skills
• Must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment
• Maintain organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively
• Work as a team member in a dynamic workplace
• Follow all safety procedures
• Have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment